Design Engineer II
About The Position
Bennett & Pless is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to support the continued growth of its Loudoun office. The role is suited to an engineer with structural engineering experience who is ready to take on meaningful project responsibilities, contribute to the design of load-bearing structures, structural elements, and structural systems, and work as part of a collaborative engineering team. The engineer will work closely with project managers, senior engineers, and design team members to develop construction drawings and specifications, provide practical engineering solutions, and help ensure projects comply with applicable codes and regulations. Projects may include manufacturing, industrial, commercial, distribution, historical, public sector, higher education, and K-12 work, including new construction, adaptive reuse, and renovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- At least 5 years of experience in structural engineering.
- PE licensure or plans to obtain PE licensure in the near future.
- Experience with masonry, wind design, wood design, and/or other specialized structural systems.
- Experience with industry-standard software, including Microsoft products, Revit, RISA, Bentley (RAM) products, or EnerCalc.
- Strong knowledge of MS Word and Excel, or other programming experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in steel and concrete design in low- to mid-rise structures with shallow foundation systems.
- Experience with masonry, deep foundation, or wood design.
- Experience supporting business development through proposal development, technical content, or responses to RFIs/RFPs.
Responsibilities
- Design structural systems for manufacturing, industrial, commercial, distribution, historical, public sector, higher education, and K-12 projects.
- Support new construction, adaptive reuse, and renovation projects, including analysis of existing structures.
- Perform structural analysis using modeling software and apply applicable building codes and jurisdiction-specific requirements.
- Prepare structural drawings, specifications, studies, reports, and technical documentation for senior engineer review and in alignment with QA/QC standards.
- Coordinate with engineers, design technicians, architects, contractors, clients, and other disciplines to support accurate, high-quality project deliverables.
- Assist with site visits, existing facility assessments, structural surveys, investigations, construction milestone walkthroughs, and field visit reports.
- Support construction administration and project communication through shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, and meeting participation.
- Support technical proposals and responses to RFIs.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible schedules.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness allowance.
- Career and leadership development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
